Pre-Raphaelite study discovered behind door in English mansion – Flaming June
Pre-Raphaelite study discovered behind door in English mansion – Flaming June
A study for the head of Sir Frederic Lord Leighton’s “Flaming June” was recently discovered behind the bedroom door in a 16th century manor house that was owned by the Duchess of Roxburghe (she passed away last year at the age … More…
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edmund Berninger’s “The Bay of Naples, Vesuvius Beyond”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edmund Berninger’s “The Bay of Naples, Vesuvius Beyond”
Source: The Bay of Naples, Vesuvius Beyond – Here is a beautiful Italian landscape by the 19th / 20th century German artist Edmund Berninger (1843-1929). Berninger spent a great deal of time in the coastal cities along the Mediterranean capturing views … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Daniel Ridgway Knight’s “Dejeuner dans les Champs”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Daniel Ridgway Knight’s “Dejeuner dans les Champs”
Source: Dejeuner dans les Champs – we sold this 1884 painting by Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924) about 15 years ago. It is a very nice example of his work before moving to Rolleboise and was once part of the famous Haussner … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 173
Volume 173 of our Comments on the Art Market was just released. This month we cover Tales from the Dark Side, Really! (interesting auction results from the antique and collectibles markets), Databases – Fakes, Fails & Scary Tales, The Art … More…